It is impossible to imagine a modern kitchen without household appliances. Exhaust systems allow you to remove odors, steam and grease from the air during cooking. Most apartments have one ventilation hole in the kitchen. If you connect an exhaust system to it, the air will be cleaned only when the device is operating, the rest of the time it will start to stagnate in the room. To free ventilation, models of hoods without an air duct were invented.
Content
- Filtration system
- Types of structures
- Advantages and disadvantages
- Hoods in the interior: photo gallery
- Tips for choosing a range hood
Filtration system
Models without a branch work by the recirculation method and have a simple design. Engine sucks in dirty air from the room, then it enters the structure, passes through filters, is quickly cleaned of odors, vapors, moisture and returns to the room through special openings in the device.
In a filter hood without extraction, the quality of the cleaned air depends on the power of the appliance and the intended filter system.
Modern hoods without ventilation most often have a two-stage air purification system:
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Plates made of aluminum or acrylic. They suck in fat, carry out a rough cleaning. They have a long service life. They can be removed and washed with dish detergent or placed in the dishwasher. After cleaning, they are ready for use again. They can be replaced with new ones if necessary. The price of the plates is reasonable. - Charcoal filter. Removes odors and moisture. It is expensive and gets dirty quickly and cannot be cleaned. It is necessary to buy new plates (it is recommended to change them every 3-6 months, depending on the intensity of cooking). Hoods with a charcoal filter clean the air more efficiently without exhaust, so it is better to purchase them. Not all models have such filters, you need to check their availability with the seller before buying.
Types of structures
All models work according to the same principle, but they may differ in the shape of the case. By design, hoods are of three types:
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Horizontal. The appliance is mounted to the wall parallel to the hob, it can be of two types: flat and built-in. The flat design has small dimensions and low power, it is usually installed in small rooms. The built-in model is more compact. The body is hidden in the closet, the power is sufficient. These hoods are popular with buyers. Built-in models can be equipped with a telescopic device. During its operation, the filters can be pulled out above the hob, and then removed back. Such models are easy to clean, dust does not accumulate on their surface. - Vertical. The hood is suitable for a large kitchen, it takes up a lot of space. The structure is located vertically in relation to the hob. It is not very popular with buyers.
- Inclined. The model is attached to the wall with its entire back surface and does not hang over the slab. Air intake and exhaust takes place on the front panel. Such models began to be produced recently, they are more expensive and not as popular as the rest. They have a stylish design, do not clutter up the space.
Advantages and disadvantages
The hood design does not disturb the natural ventilation in the apartment. The filter system effectively purifies the air and returns it to the kitchen. Compact and lightweight design suitable for any kitchen, consumes less electrical energy.
The device is easy to install, it works from an outlet. There is no need to purchase additional elements for it. You can install equipment at any time.
When the hood is in operation, there is no need to open windows and vents. All models are affordable. They are easy to care for, and filters can be purchased at any store and replaced by yourself.
The design has several disadvantages. The design of the hoods is not particularly varied, the colors of the models are white, black and metallic. Necessary change filters often enough. During operation, appliances make a lot of noise and do not clean the air as efficiently as running ones, especially if the hostess often cooks in the kitchen. They are more suitable for small kitchens.
Hoods in the interior: photo gallery
Tips for choosing a range hood
To purchase a device, you need to know a few features. It is important to consider its performance. To calculate it, you need to multiply the area of the kitchen by the height, and multiply the result by 12.
Sometimes it is indicated on the packaging of the goods for which area of the room the model is suitable.
If there is no information, then you should find out all the necessary characteristics of the equipment from the consultant in the store.
The larger the hood, the more powerful, heavier and more noisy it is. When buying, you need to take into account the length of the cord so that you can connect the device to a free outlet. It is necessary to see if there are power selection buttons on the control panel.
Sometimes hoods are equipped with additional options: backlighting, control panel, but all these functions affect the price of the product.
It is better to choose a product from a trusted company with a good reputation. It is important to check the quality of the device (there should be no scratches or dents on it), as well as the integrity of the packaging. The seller must give a guarantee for any model.
